Exhibit: The Lexington Photography Club will host an exhibit opening from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Edward C. Smith Civic Center on South Main Street. Light refreshments will be served.

Alive After Five: The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce will host the free summer concert series in the parking lot of Lanier Hardware at the corner of South State Street and West Third Avenue. The final concert will start at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 12 with George Washington Smith and The Marble Alley Band.

Boogie Nights: Weathervane Winery at 1452 Welcome-Arcadia Road will host Wine-Down Friday Nights from 7-10 p.m. DJ Glynn will provide entertainment Friday. Mark Tuttle will perform Sept. 6 and Oct. 25. Lyn Koonce and Friends will perform Sept. 20. Stewart Coles and Friends will entertain and Oct. 11. Bring a lawn chair, and a dance area will be available. Award-winning wine will be served cold. The music event is free. No other alcohol allowed, and must be 21 or older to attend. For more information, call 793-3366 or visit www.weathervanewinery.com.

Movie time: Movies will be shown each Monday at the Edward C. Smith Civic Center through Aug. 26. All movies begin at 6:30 p.m., and tickets are available at the door 30 minutes prior to the movie. Admission is $2 per person. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Concessions are available. Door prizes are given away at each movie. The last movie to be shown is Monday, "Despicable Me."

Music: EWABO, a Caribbean calypso group, will perform from 11 a.m. to noon Sept. 10 in the Davidson County Community College Conference Center. The steel drum trio EWABO is recognized as one of the preeminent Caribbean calypso bands in its native land of Trinidad and Tobago. The band not only entertains but educates audiences on the potpourri of Caribbean culture. This event may be moved outdoors to the Courtyard if the weather permits.

Wine party: A Grape Stomp party will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 20 at Childress Vineyards. The Plaids will perform. Admission is $20 in advance and $25 the day of the event. Price includes a souvenir glass. Food and wine will be available for purchase.

Salsa: Salsa Magic will perform from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Sept. 25 in the Davidson County Community College Conference Center. It's an interactive Latin dance party with Lee "El Gringuito" and Kat "La Gata." They have performed around the world and have been featured on Fox's "Ambush Makeover." Participants will learn iconic Latin dance moves: Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Raggaton, Reggae and much more.

Speaker: Campus Speaker Series presents "An Afternoon with Tory Belleci" from the TV show "MythBusters" from 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 11 in the Davidson County Community College Conference Center. Discovery Channel's Emmy-nominated series, "MythBusters," specializes in testing wild hypotheses in experiments. "MythBusters" co-host Belleci will take audience members behind the scenes to uncover the truth behind the myths in an entertaining show.

Arts and Music Festival: The 2013 North Carolina Music and Arts Festival will be held Nov. 29 and 30 in Lexington. Additional bands and activities will be announced in the coming weeks. A limited number of Early Bird weekend passes are available on the festival's ticket page for only $40 and Early Bird VIP tickets for $70. These special prices are available until Sept. 1 or all available tickets are sold. The following bands are confirmed to appear at this year's festival: Acoustic Syndicate, Toubab Krewe, Big Daddy Love, The Broadcast, The Deluge, Dark Water Rising, The Billy Sea, Jonathan Scales Fourchestra, Skinny Velvet and E. Normous Trio. Performances are set for the Edward C. Smith Civic Center and High Rock Outfitters.

PoetSHE will offer spoken word performances throughout the weekend. Additional visual and writing arts announcements will be coming soon, as well as vending information. Visit www.ncmusicfest.com to keep up with information about added performers, vendors, lodging and performance times.

<p><B>Local</B></p><p><B>Concerts: </B>High Rock Outfitters offers concerts weekly at its 13 S. Main St. venue. Upcoming concerts include: The DanBerrys, 9 p.m., Friday, $7; The Steel Wheels, 9 p.m., Aug. 30, $15; Big Daddy Love, 9 p.m., Sept. 6, $10; Dark Water Rising, Pura Fe Trio and Mathis Haug, 9 p.m. Sept. 13, $8; The Broadcast, 9 p.m., Sept. 20, $10. Call 248-4444 or visit www.highrockoutfitters.com for tickets.</p><p><B>Exhibit: </B>The Lexington Photography Club will host an exhibit opening from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Edward C. Smith Civic Center on South Main Street. Light refreshments will be served.</p><p><B>Alive After Five: </B>The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce will host the free summer concert series in the parking lot of Lanier Hardware at the corner of South State Street and West Third Avenue. The final concert will start at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 12 with George Washington Smith and The Marble Alley Band. </p><p><B>Boogie Nights:</B> Weathervane Winery at 1452 Welcome-Arcadia Road will host Wine-Down Friday Nights from 7-10 p.m. DJ Glynn will provide entertainment Friday. Mark Tuttle will perform Sept. 6 and Oct. 25. Lyn Koonce and Friends will perform Sept. 20. Stewart Coles and Friends will entertain and Oct. 11. Bring a lawn chair, and a dance area will be available. Award-winning wine will be served cold. The music event is free. No other alcohol allowed, and must be 21 or older to attend. For more information, call 793-3366 or visit www.weathervanewinery.com.</p><p><B>Movie time: </B>Movies will be shown each Monday at the Edward C. Smith Civic Center through Aug. 26. All movies begin at 6:30 p.m., and tickets are available at the door 30 minutes prior to the movie. Admission is $2 per person. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Concessions are available. Door prizes are given away at each movie. The last movie to be shown is Monday, "Despicable Me."</p><p><B>Music:</B> EWABO, a Caribbean calypso group, will perform from 11 a.m. to noon Sept. 10 in the Davidson County Community College Conference Center. The steel drum trio EWABO is recognized as one of the preeminent Caribbean calypso bands in its native land of Trinidad and Tobago. The band not only entertains but educates audiences on the potpourri of Caribbean culture. This event may be moved outdoors to the Courtyard if the weather permits.</p><p><B>Wine party: </B>A Grape Stomp party will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 20 at Childress Vineyards. The Plaids will perform. Admission is $20 in advance and $25 the day of the event. Price includes a souvenir glass. Food and wine will be available for purchase.</p><p><B>Salsa:</B> Salsa Magic will perform from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Sept. 25 in the Davidson County Community College Conference Center. It's an interactive Latin dance party with Lee "El Gringuito" and Kat "La Gata." They have performed around the world and have been featured on Fox's "Ambush Makeover." Participants will learn iconic Latin dance moves: Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Raggaton, Reggae and much more.</p><p><B>Speaker:</B> Campus Speaker Series presents "An Afternoon with Tory Belleci" from the TV show "MythBusters" from 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 11 in the Davidson County Community College Conference Center. Discovery Channel's Emmy-nominated series, "MythBusters," specializes in testing wild hypotheses in experiments. "MythBusters" co-host Belleci will take audience members behind the scenes to uncover the truth behind the myths in an entertaining show.</p><p><B>Arts and Music Festival: </B>The 2013 North Carolina Music and Arts Festival will be held Nov. 29 and 30 in Lexington. Additional bands and activities will be announced in the coming weeks. A limited number of Early Bird weekend passes are available on the festival's ticket page for only $40 and Early Bird VIP tickets for $70. These special prices are available until Sept. 1 or all available tickets are sold. The following bands are confirmed to appear at this year's festival: Acoustic Syndicate, Toubab Krewe, Big Daddy Love, The Broadcast, The Deluge, Dark Water Rising, The Billy Sea, Jonathan Scales Fourchestra, Skinny Velvet and E. Normous Trio. Performances are set for the Edward C. Smith Civic Center and High Rock Outfitters.</p><p>PoetSHE will offer spoken word performances throughout the weekend. Additional visual and writing arts announcements will be coming soon, as well as vending information. Visit www.ncmusicfest.com to keep up with information about added performers, vendors, lodging and performance times.</p>